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*Jay* · Mar 28, 2024

DriftwoodSVT said:
View attachment 18344081996 f150 5.0 short bed. Starter truck for my son, he wants an OBS.

Nice truck. Kiddo is already counting down until she can start driving, is this a project for you both before he gets his license or is he already driving. Im thinkin a few years of wrench time before driving will help her appreciate what she will be receiving.

DriftwoodSVT · Mar 28, 2024

*Jay* said:
Nice truck. Kiddo is already counting down until she can start driving, is this a project for you both before he gets his license or is he already driving. Im thinkin a few years of wrench time before driving will help her appreciate what she will be receiving.

He is 15 and just got his learners permit. This truck is a project for us both, so he can learn to wrench on things.

He really wanted my 96 Bronco, but this was close enough

He already mentioned he wants to make it into a prerunner type of build. He's making $120 a day as a ranch hand on weekends and days off, so I expect the build to progress quickly.

offroadkarter · Mar 29, 2024

DriftwoodSVT said:
View attachment 18344081996 f150 5.0 short bed. Starter truck for my son, he wants an OBS.

My neighbor is actually buying my XLT bronco for his 16yr old son as a first car. Told them I'd be ready to sell it in May once I bring my old truck home.

BOOGIE MAN · Mar 29, 2024

You made an excellent choice for your boy.

No way in hell I'd get any of my kids a rolling hotel room in high school. They're gonna get into enough "trouble" on their own, I don't want to give them their own place to accidentally make a grandkid. And yes, I realize the truck has a "bed," and yes, been there done that. But it's not as easy as an suv which is pretty much an "anytime, any place" situation if the SUV's got tint.

*Jay* · Mar 29, 2024

BOOGIE MAN said:
You made an excellent choice for your boy.

No way in hell I'd get any of my kids a rolling hotel room in high school. They're gonna get into enough "trouble" on their own, I don't want to give them their own place to accidentally make a grandkid. And yes, I realize the truck has a "bed," and yes, been there done that. But it's not as easy as an suv which is pretty much an "anytime, any place" situation if the SUV's got tint.

Yea, my plan is Regular cabs only on her shopping list.

DriftwoodSVT · Mar 29, 2024

BOOGIE MAN said:
You made an excellent choice for your boy.

No way in hell I'd get any of my kids a rolling hotel room in high school. They're gonna get into enough "trouble" on their own, I don't want to give them their own place to accidentally make a grandkid. And yes, I realize the truck has a "bed," and yes, been there done that. But it's not as easy as an suv which is pretty much an "anytime, any place" situation if the SUV's got tint.

That was pretty much our thinking as well. Less distractions, less room for passengers.

patc84 · Mar 29, 2024

contemplating these for the exp sport.

CVF Performance Intercooler (2013-2015 3.5L Ford Explorer; 2016-2019 3.5L Ford Explorer Sport/Platinum)

ESTIMATED SHIP DATE: IN STOCK AND SHIPS WITHIN 24 HOURS 35+ degree reduction in Charge Air Temperature (IAT2) observed in real-world conditions (details in chart below) Direct bolt-on replacement (trimming of plastic shroud is required) 24 x 8 x 3.5" core Features proprietary CVF core which has...

www.cvfab.com

EPP Ford Explorer Sport Hot Pipes

These pipes consist of the piping and hoses from output of the turbos to inlet of intercooler and outlet of intercooler to throttle body. These are factory replacement pieces with all factory connections in aluminum in silicone. These are simply to allow you to replace the plastic and rubber...

ecopowerparts.com

Anyone have any insight, just trying to knock down the heat soak.

DSG2003Mach1 · Mar 29, 2024

patc84 said:
contemplating these for the exp sport.

CVF Performance Intercooler (2013-2015 3.5L Ford Explorer; 2016-2019 3.5L Ford Explorer Sport/Platinum)

ESTIMATED SHIP DATE: IN STOCK AND SHIPS WITHIN 24 HOURS 35+ degree reduction in Charge Air Temperature (IAT2) observed in real-world conditions (details in chart below) Direct bolt-on replacement (trimming of plastic shroud is required) 24 x 8 x 3.5" core Features proprietary CVF core which has...

www.cvfab.com

EPP Ford Explorer Sport Hot Pipes

These pipes consist of the piping and hoses from output of the turbos to inlet of intercooler and outlet of intercooler to throttle body. These are factory replacement pieces with all factory connections in aluminum in silicone. These are simply to allow you to replace the plastic and rubber...

ecopowerparts.com

Anyone have any insight, just trying to knock down the heat soak.

i run the cvfab on my f150, i didnt study charge air temps super hard before swapping but it does seem to help. If I remember they had some kind of sale - holiday, tax return or a forum code and like 10-15% off and no sales tax. When it arrived there was some cosmetic damage (top portion was dented in but not enough to be a problem) and that gave me another 20% off something like that).

fit/finish/quality overall are good. On my 12 that thing is HUGE

CobraBob · Mar 29, 2024

@DriftwoodSVT, are you going to build it together? That would be an awesome father/son project.

HEMIMACH 98 · Mar 29, 2024

took time to clear the grabble from in front of my one building 20x18.
and cleared the grabble 6x40 for a slab-to-slab walkway to take the toolboxes and engine stands etc. across.
should have concrete done by Friday.

CobraBob · Mar 30, 2024

Is that some type of wind screen in the last photo?

mysticsvt · Mar 30, 2024

My wife said she wanted to learn the guitar so I got her a few(Acoustic and Electric) and me a few and figured we could learn together. She is taking lessons and I'm just screwing around on youtube. I played a little when I was like 15 but nothing serious. I doubt I'll seriously pick it up. I bought this cheap fake Gibson Les Paul from Chinaaaaa. Came free with one dose of Corona Virus. It took so long to get here I ordered a Jackson off Amazon. I have to say though, this fake is VERY impressive! If I ever got into it and got way better I'll buy a real one...just a waste of money if I don't put forth the effort. I work too much and have too many other hobbies to be honest. But it damn sure is purdyy front and back and sounds pretty good!

SGT MERC · Mar 30, 2024

In 2016, I did the same thing for my son for the same reasons. Picked up an 03 F150, single cab, long bed, 4x4, from Craig's list for $2500. Had 180k miles. Did a compression test, test drove it and then bought it. Went through the whole truck, made sure it was good to go, safe and would pass PA inspection. Replaces the timing set and guides. He drove the tires off that thing till he went in the Navy.

DriftwoodSVT said:
That was pretty much our thinking as well. Less distractions, less room for passengers.

03 Mercury Marauder

mysticsvt · Mar 30, 2024

SGT MERC said:
In 2016, I did the same thing for my son for the same reasons. Picked up an 03 F150, single cab, long bed, 4x4, from Craig's list for $2500. Had 180k miles. Did a compression test, test drove it and then bought it. Went through the whole truck, made sure it was good to go, safe and would pass PA inspection. Replaces the timing set and guides. He drove the tires off that thing till he went in the Navy.

03 Mercury Marauder

Nice! What does he do in the Navy?

HEMIMACH 98 · Mar 30, 2024

CobraBob said:
Is that some type of wind screen in the last photo?

Sorry about the late reply
Ya its a sun screen
I plan on using some on my other slab but over head 2 of that size
It can be removable and easy put up

White95 · Mar 30, 2024

Lariat steering wheel for my F-150

BOOGIE MAN · Mar 30, 2024

White95 said:
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Lariat steering wheel for my F-150

If you don't mind me asking, where from?

White95 · Mar 30, 2024

BOOGIE MAN said:
If you don't mind me asking, where from?

I’m glad you asked. It came from Canada! With the currency conversion, it came out to around $230 shipped. The picture is a generic from google search and I’m not certain if it does/doesn’t come with buttons/trim.